Explore Chemist Jobs

Discover chemist opportunities that match your expertise and career goals. Ladders features vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, including positions across research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, materials science, and chemical manufacturing.

What Chemists Do

Chemists study the composition, properties, and reactions of matter. Depending on their specialty, they may design experiments, develop and test products, analyze samples, interpret data, oversee laboratory operations, or help scale chemical processes for production. Many roles also involve documenting results, maintaining quality standards, and collaborating with scientists, engineers, and business teams.

Common Chemist Specialties

Career paths can include analytical, organic, medicinal, inorganic, physical, polymer, environmental, and process chemistry. Chemists also work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology research, materials development, energy, consumer products, food science, and chemical manufacturing. Senior opportunities may include roles such as principal scientist, research director, laboratory manager, or process development leader.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in chemistry or a related discipline, with advanced degrees often preferred for research-intensive or leadership positions. Relevant experience may include laboratory methods, instrumentation, experimental design, data analysis, regulatory or quality systems, and technical communication. The qualifications vary by employer, specialty, and level of responsibility.

Find Chemist Roles on Ladders

Browse vetted chemist openings paying $100,000 or more and compare opportunities by specialty, seniority, and employer. Review each listing for compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications to identify roles aligned with your experience and next career move.

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$85K - $100K *

Transform product development by leveraging your chemistry expertise to innovate and enhance materials technologies in a dynamic R&D environment, driving quality and performance across diverse industr...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $170K *

Transform your career by leading a dedicated pharmacy team, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering patient relationships in a supportive community environment. Enjoy competitive compensation a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize patient care through clinical pharmacy services, collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance medication management and patient outcomes in a supportive, inno...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K *

Champion patient care by evaluating medication orders, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations. Play a key role in optimizing drug therapy and maintainin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing expert pharmaceutical care, evaluating medication orders, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes in a supportive environment focused on compa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K *

Take ownership of patient care in a unique oncology pharmacy, collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure safe medication practices while delivering expert clinical support and evaluating treatment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional pharmaceutical services, ensuring the health and well-being of active-duty service members and their families through comprehensive care and profe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $152K *

Lead operational excellence by optimizing production efficiency and safety, driving a culture of accountability, and collaborating cross-functionally to meet production goals and improve overall relia...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $199K *

Advance pharmacometrics by developing statistical models for exposure-response and drug-drug interactions in clinical studies, employing machine learning to inform dose decisions and support data-driv...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Develop innovative nanoparticle formulations for RNA delivery, enhancing precision in targeted therapies through research collaboration and state-of-the-art characterization methods. Drive process opt...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing operations by leading safe, compliant, and efficient production processes while optimizing team performance and equipment reliability to meet customer demands and operational g...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by overseeing distillation processes, enhancing team skills, and driving improvements in safety and efficiency. Collaborate across departments to optimize production and implement...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Elevate innovation in polymer research by leading scientific roadmaps, developing computational models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive breakthroughs in materials for advanced w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of wearable technology by leading polymer research, driving innovation in materials science, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop groundbreaking solutions for adva...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Design and optimize liquid chromatography methods to support tLNP programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust analytical capabilities for mRNA-lipid nanoparticle therapeutics, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $125K *

Innovate in T cell biology by executing high-throughput assays and characterizing novel T cell engagers. Collaborate with a dynamic team to analyze data and contribute to lab operations, ensuring impa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead formulation development and reverse engineering of a variety of cosmetic products, managing R&D teams and projects to ensure innovation aligns with customer and regulatory needs. Drive cross-func...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize product formulation by leading innovative R&D efforts in skincare and haircare. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive projects from concept to commercialization while mentoring a skilled te...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Champion pharmacy excellence by leading comprehensive services, ensuring compliance, and fostering interdepartmental collaboration to enhance patient care and operational efficiency in a dynamic healt...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Transform patient care by ensuring accurate medication dispensing and providing expert advice. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance service quality and maintain compliance with regulations in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by optimizing processes and leading improvements to enhance plant performance and product quality across manufacturing, engineering, and quality functions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $130K *

Transform your career by managing laboratory operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving quality control initiatives. Lead a dedicated team while optimizing processes and maintaining indus...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by evaluating toxicology data to support risk assessments across various therapeutic areas, ensuring safety for patients and employees while collaborating with multi-functional teams...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $170K *

Transform elemental measurements into reliable, machine-readable data while collaborating with AI and software teams to enhance materials characterization and accelerate discovery in this hybrid role...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $154K *

Elevate production efficiency and product quality as you drive process improvements, collaborate across departments, and implement innovative solutions in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a chemist do?question toggle

    Chemists investigate matter and chemical reactions. Their work can include conducting experiments, analyzing substances, developing products or processes, interpreting results, and documenting findings.

  • What types of chemist jobs are available?question toggle

    Chemist roles span specialties such as analytical, organic, medicinal, materials, polymer, environmental, and process chemistry, as well as industries including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, energy, and manufacturing.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for chemist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the role. Employers often look for a degree in chemistry or a related field, relevant laboratory or industry experience, and skills in methods, instrumentation, data analysis, and technical reporting. Some research and leadership roles may require an advanced degree.

  • Where do chemists work?question toggle

    Chemists work in laboratories, research organizations, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, chemical manufacturers, government agencies, and businesses developing materials, energy, food, or consumer products.

  • How can I find chemist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional chemist opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare listings by specialty, seniority, employer, compensation, and qualifications.